SS3

SS3 is a tranquil neighbourhood in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya which is encircled by matured residential areas such as SS1, SS5 and SS7, and industrial zones, specifically Sungei Way Free Trade Zone and Section 51A. Numerous amenities are found in the district of SS3 and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Within the community, SMK Sri Permata, Sakhti Eswary Temple, Al-Ikhlas mosque, a basketball court, a football field, SS3 Civic Hall and few rows of shops are easily available. A SRK Sri Kelana located in SS5. Additionally, one can arrive at many shopping centres within mere minutes from SS3, such as Sunway Pyramid, One Utama, Tropicana City, Giant and The Curve to name a few. And more, it is just several hundred meters away from Subang National Golf Club (KGNS). Other noteworthy leisure facilities are Kelana Lake, Kelana Jaya Park, MBPJ Stadium, MBPJ Swimming Pool Centre and Kelana Jaya Sports Centre. Accessibility-wise, SS3 is accessible from Federal Highway and Damansara Puchong Expressway. It is also adjacent to Taman Bahagia LRT station and Kelana Jaya LRT station.

Analysis

The neighbourhood of SS3 features aged single and double storey terrace and semi-detached houses not to mention bungalows. These houses were established in the 80s and most have been refurbished. Majority of the occupants are high profile government servant retirees, politicians, businessmen and senior executives. There are also rows of PKNS flats snuggled in SS3, adjacent to Damansara Puchong Expressway (LDP). This tranquil area is treasured by many because of its strategic location in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. SS3 is a stone’s throw away from the city centre and prime areas. Apart from that, the neighbourhood boasts many amenities for all residents and it is an excellent place to raise kids and grow old. Moreover, its Residents Association is recognized for some community service projects. Its president, Datuk Dr Wong Sai Hau, a former state assemblyman for Kampung Tunku and MBPJ environmental committee chairman has headed the community and realised those activities for more than 2 decades now. The cheapest house in SS3 is single storey house which is valued around RM300,000. A 2-storey semi-detached house is presently selling for around RM800,000, whereas the costs of bungalows range from RM2 million to RM4 million. In addition, a number of freehold lands are still available in the market for sale.